San Diego County Fair

Poor score: Something to cry over? Or not to react to at all? California has been ranked the 25th “Least Emotionally Recharged” state for 2015. That’s the result of a survey of 3,000 Americans by the Lantern Emotional Balance Index, which evaluates “mind health.” The study determines how frequently subjects recharge their emotional well-being by, say, learning something new, sharing a moment of closeness with a loved one, performing a good deed or conversing meaningfully with a friend. Seems like Californians scored in the middle of the pack. But, then, no need to stress out about it, another California study will soon be along.

DEL MAR  Picking a top prizewinning market goat at the San Diego County Fair is like judging a bodybuilding competition — the best guy or gal has very well defined muscles and not too much fat. If the winning goat were a football player, he’d be built like a middle linebacker, not a defensive lineman or a wide receiver, National FFA Organization Judge Caleb Boardman said Tuesday after he picked out this year’s top ...

DEL MAR  Port Brewing Company’s “Shark Attack” bit off a big win Saturday, picking up the coveted “Best in Show” title at the San Diego International Beer Festival. The San Marcos-brewed beer bested more than 900 competitors from 13 countries and 19 states to win the title, announced at the San Diego County Fair. With the win, the imperial red ale — with an alcohol content at a hefty 9.5 percent — holds the ...